Kate Erickson, MSW

Minnesota Department of Health - Opioid Overdose Prevention Director

Kate Erickson is the Opioid Overdose Prevention Director for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Prior to working at the MDH, Erickson worked in community health centers (FQHCs) and with an accountable care organization (ACO) as the Integrated Care Program Manager, running programs in care coordination, chemical health, advocacy services, and behavioral health integration. Erickson’s work includes improving chronic pain management and opioid prescribing guidelines, as well as launching clinic-based buprenorphine programs. Erickson brings more than 15 years of experience in community organizing, strategic planning, program development, group facilitation, staff supervision, advocacy, and teaching.